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From: Richard Smith <null@void.com>
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.metalworking
Subject: Re: adjustable square for SHS / box sections
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:44:33 +0000
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Bob La Londe <none@none.com99> writes:

> On 2/9/2025 1:10 AM, Richard Smith wrote:
>> Thanks everyone for all tips.
>> One is, given saw cutting long lengths of "box" is accurate
>> transversely
>> but less so "vertically" due to spring in section and distance outrigger
>> is from saw, position "flash" at "side" as sawn so have "square" end
>> as do "measure along" direction AND drill can go through both sides of
>> "box" on drill-press, not risking hitting "flash" on opposite side.
>> I will look if adjustable square with a wide "foot" is available.
>> Would
>> need a "foot" about 2inches / 50mm wide for when doing big Rectangular
>> Hollow Sections with big corner radii.
>> Bigger overall point - thanks a lot everyone.
>> Regards,
>> Rich S
>
>
> I could make one, but shipping across the pond would probably be a
> deal breaker.
>
> -- 
> Bob La Londe
> CNC Molds N Stuff

Thanks for supportive wishes.
Appreciated anyway.
See my post responding to all.